Excite Your August 2017 with These 10 Events in Singapore

[Entertainment]

August is always an exciting month in Singapore. It is the month when Singaporeans celebrate National Day on the 9th of August. Visitors and locals alike look forward to the annual parade that highlights the national holiday.

Aside from this historic date, there are many other exciting events to look forward to in Singapore this August 2017. Check out the list below that includes fun activities for people of all ages and various interests.

1.

Films at the Fort

Art & Culture

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Date

August 03, 2017 - August 20, 2017

Time

19:30 (Gates open at 17:00)

Location

Fort Canning Park Ampitheatre

Admission

$27.80

Films at the Fort is presented by Chile’s top wine brand, Casillero del Diablo. Film enthusiasts can enjoy award-winning masterpieces in an open-air cinema setting with gourmet food and wine. Film lineup includes classics like “Grease”, “Thelma & Louise”, and “Life is Beautiful”. Catch this year’s Oscar Best Picture Winner, “Moonlight”, on August 1, 2017.

This Singapore’s most anticipated coffee event is organized by Straits Times and DBS Bank. The festival showcases creations by Singapore’s top cafes and foreign coffee producers.

Different coffee products and gadgets by over 100 exhibitors will be on display. You can also learn more about coffee through the lab sessions. Local music artists will set the mood while you enjoy a fresh brew at the waterfront.

Epicurean Market is now on its 5th year of showcasing a food and wine extravaganza in Singapore. This year’s event will feature signature dishes from award-winning restaurants: Bread Street Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay, CUT by Wolfgang Puck, and Waku Ghin by Tetsuya Wakuda, among others.

You also get to meet celebrity chefs like Tetsuya Wakuda (Waku Ghin), David Myers (Adrift) and Nancy Silverton (Mozza). Shop for fresh produce at the Farmer’s Market or sample wine of various labels at the Wine Walk and get the best wine deals!

5.

Singapore Night Festival 2017

Art & Culture

Recommended for those enjoy dance and music in the street settings

Image: Singapore Night Festival

Date

August 18, 2017 - August 26, 2017

Time

19:30 – 24:00

Location

Bugis - Bras Basah

Admission

Free

Singapore Night Festival is now celebrating its 10th year of bringing together the best in music, culture, and art in the heart of Singapore’s art and museum district. Choose from a variety of performances which include music, dance, improv theatre, and magic, among others. This annual festival is presented by the National Heritage Board.

6.

Monster Jam

Family Entertainment

Recommended for families seeking a dose of adrenaline

Image: Monster Jam

Date

August 19, 2017

Time

Pit Party – 14:00 Main Event - 19:00

Location

National Stadium

Admission

Adults: $25 - $120 Children: $30 - $70 Pit Party: $10

Monster Jam is the biggest monster truck tour in the world and it is coming to Singapore for the first time! It promises loads of fun and excitement for the whole family as competitors perform amazing stunts and gravity-defying maneuvers.

Singapore Monster Jam brings past world champions like Grave Digger®, Max-D™, and El Toro Loco® to local audience. The Monster Jam Pit Party will precede the main event where fans can meet and greet the drivers and take photos with the monster trucks.

7.

Foo Fighters Concert

Concert

Recommended for rock fans

Image: Foo Fighters

Date

August 26, 2017

Time

20:00

Location

National Stadium

Admission

S$128 - S$238

Grammy award winner, Foo Fighters, returns to Singapore after more than two decades with a one-night only concert at the National Stadium. Catch Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett and Pat Smear perform their smashing rock hits like “This is a Call”, “Best of You”, “Everlong”, and many more!

8.

The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses

Orchestra

Recommended for fans of Nintendo

Date

August 26, 2017

Time

19:30

Location

Grand Theatre, Marina Bay Sands

Admission

S$65 - S$215

Thirty years of video game history will unfold in the Legend of Zelda – Symphony of the Goddesses. Simply put, the show features a full orchestra and choir, performing classic themes from the hit video game, while Zelda game footages play in the background. This updated orchestral performance will introduce a new movement from Skyward Sword and a much-anticipated Breath of the Wild arrangement.

9.

Singapore MX Beach Race 2017

Sports and Fitness

For those want to embark on a race

Date

August 26, 2017 - August 27, 2017

Time

10:00

Location

Tanjong Beach, Sentosa

Admission

$20

Catch thrilling motocross action at the Singapore MX Beach Race 2017! Riders from all ages will compete in their respective categories at the sandy shores of Tanjong Beach. This year’s race course is designed by world renowned course designer and former Dominican Republic National Champion, Pablo Toribio. The event is supported by the Singapore Tourism Board and Sentosa.

10.

Japan Beautiful Life – Japanese Lifestyle Expo

Expo

For something Japanese in Singapore

Date

August 26, 2017 - August 27, 2017

Time

10:00 – 19:00

Location

Sands Expo Hall B, Marina Bay Sands

Admission

Free

Japan Beautiful Life is Singapore’s first Japanese Lifestyle Expo. The two-day event showcases the best of Japanese lifestyle products and services. Highlights include a cooking demo by Hitachi Home Electronics Asia, Makeover Magic Fashion Show by Shunji Matsuo Hair Studio and Shiseido Professional, and artistic dance and cultural performances by Japanese artists. Discover and experience the Japanese way of “living beautifully”!